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03/21/2023

South Carolina Office of Resilience has awarded the city of Charleston’s Barberry Woods Drainage Improvement Project $4.6 million

12/09/2022

The Janes | Q&A with Diane Stevens

09/06/2022

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05/19/2022

Taylor Family Press Conference

05/09/2022

Many residents received mailings saying the King St store was now open. A Spokesperson says the mailings were sent early.

Target is set for a grand opening on May 15 in Downtown Charleston | Retailer | Forever 21 | King Street Meeting Street

05/07/2022

“As you probably know, having brake lights go out is an opportunity for police to pull people over, which can be dangerous or even fatal for Black people and people of color,” said Abolition Working Group Co-Chair Camela Guevara.

Charleston chapter of Democratic Socialists of America will host a free clinic to replace broken brake lights and turn signals.

05/03/2022

Danielle Atkinson, executive director and founder of Mothering Justice, told The People's Beat that abortion bans threaten the health and lives of women of color, “who already face a litany of health and rights inequities due to the systemic racism rooted in the founding of our country.”

The Supreme Court has confirmed the leaked draft opinion, that would overturn Roe v. Wade | Abortion Rights | Reproductive Rights

04/28/2022

The coalition says that language access could open up opportunities for Spanish speakers seeking employment, vocational training and resources for grants, business compliance, school and more. “Many Spanish-speaking residents suffer from the same marginalization and neglect as African Americans and other oppressed communities in Charleston on the part of local government.”

The Lowcountry Black & Latine Coalition launched a campaign to demand “that Charleston municipal/county governments” provide language access

03/20/2022

Helen Yaffe is a Senior Lecturer in Economic and Social History at the University of Glasgow and has co-produced two documentaries: Cuba & Covid-19: Public Health, Science and Solidarity (2020) and Cuba’s Life Task: Combating Climate Change (2021).

Lowcountry Action Committee

Climate change scholar and author, Dr. Helen Yaffe will make a virtual stop in the Lowcountry on March 23 | ThePeoplesBeat.com

03/13/2022

Despite the cold weather Charleston showed up for The Charleston Battery v FC Tulsa home opener at Patriots Point.

CHARLESTON, SC - Despite the cold weather Charleston showed up for the The Charleston Battery v FC Tulsa home opener at Patriots Point.

03/07/2022

"During the past decade, private equity-backed firms such as Greystar have stormed into the multifamily apartment market, snapping up rentals by the thousands and becoming major landlords in American cities, according to ProPublica’s analysis of National Multifamily Housing Council data on the nation’s biggest owners of apartment buildings with five or more units."

Greystar is headquartered in Charleston, SC.

Story by ProPublica

In July 2017, Cooper received an email announcing that Greystar, the property management and real estate investment behemoth, was taking over

03/04/2022

Had a great time at the Charleston Battery Kit Reveal Party tonight!

03/01/2022

The historic Charleston Boxing Club reopened its doors after undergoing extensive renovations.

After a two year hiatus, The Charleston Boxing Club reopened on Monday in downtown Charleston | ThePeoplesBeat.com | John Gaulden

02/07/2022

BREAKING: A reader sent this video of a fire less than an hour ago in West Ashley. He tells us that the fire is still on going. We are en route to the scene at Royal Palm Blvd.

Video: Ramon

02/05/2022

Dozens of Johns Island residents gathered early this morning to voice their concerns for a proposal to purchase over 90 acres that could possibly include a hurricane debris burn site.

Charleston is considering the purchase of more than 90 acres on Johns Island for multi-use including hurricane debris | The Peoples Beat

01/14/2022

“Scarlett has lied to my family over and over again. Get to know her. She’s a liar. I’m going to call it like I see it,” said Ms. Sutherland.

Civil rights leaders joined Sutherland family to hold Solicitor, Scarlett Wilson accountable and implore her to “do the right thing.”

12/21/2021

Casey becomes just the sixth head coach in the club’s thirty-year history. He takes the helm of the Battery ahead of the 2022 season after an illustrious career as both a player and coach across all levels of professional soccer.

The Charleston Battery have named Conor Casey head coach, the club announced Monday | The People's Beat | Local News